Let's see your toolbox.

[Challenger_2MBT]

Do you mind if I ask how much that giant MAC socket set ran you?
Also so jealous of the green impacts!

Btw nice to know a kitty cat fan keeps a deere inside their toolbox!

I think the MAC 1/2 deep impact socket set was around $400. Maybe? I've had it for several years now. The green tools are always fun to spot. My daughter always finds me construction equipment toys and gives them to me. Nothing runs like a Deere, when it's being chased by a CAT.

 

[arms1970]

The poor friction slides are about ready to fall out of the box on a couple of drawers... 50lb rating means they're good for like 200lbs right?

Of course they are, been there done it. My first box was a craftsman. then 3 snap ons later, one matco in my garage, and another snap on coming.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Thought I would show my dads set up. He has a big Waterloo 52" with a smaller Waterloo in the middle with a 40" snap on the other end. Sorry the pic isn't the clearest. I will get better ones in the spring. Basically he has about 10ft of boxes under his bench.

 

[rusjack]

Been working overseas with a supplied roll cab and snap on/bahco tools since I finished school. Headed back to Canada and trying to build up a good little chest to get started with before I upgrade to a decent cabinet.

Set up some foam in two drawers as I was home last - but didn't have enough to do the layout of the top drawer or the bulk bottom. Aviation tool control!

 

[balane]

Thought I would show my dads set up. He has a big Waterloo 52" with a smaller Waterloo in the middle with a 40" snap on the other end. Sorry the pic isn't the clearest. I will get better ones in the spring. Basically he has about 10ft of boxes under his bench.

Your pop has a nice, functional-looking shop.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Your pop has a nice, functional-looking shop.

Idndeed he does....my Vette hibernates on the 4 poster that wouldn't fit in my garage after I bought it. I couldn't get the lift up high enough to get my truck under it. Instead of returning it I put it in his garage.

 

[jfcasey]

Here's a quick shot of my set up at work.

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[teamarctic]

Heres an addition I picked up. In a shop with 3 bays, always moving to a different bay, mobility is key. Got the craftsman 2 self cart Christmas. Ive already posted the green SO Roll Cart.

 

[90zcar]

Can someone tell me exactly what the adjustable looking pipe wrenches are. I seen em before but I'm curious as what they actually are. Look very beastly

 

[90zcar]

These



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[Murphy4570]

The ones on the right? Those are just Snap-On's version of super-adjustable wrenches. I've never had any, so I couldn't tell you if they are any good or not.

 

[MattPersman]

Challenger 2MBT...nice collection and set up!

 

[bobcatdan]

Those pliers are pretty nice. Little clumsy to adjusted, but one hell of a bit.

 

[MattPersman]

+1 they are great pliers everyone I have recommended them too likes them.

 

[arms1970]

Thought I would show my dads set up. He has a big Waterloo 52" with a smaller Waterloo in the middle with a 40" snap on the other end. Sorry the pic isn't the clearest. I will get better ones in the spring. Basically he has about 10ft of boxes under his bench.

Love the set up, more pics looking forward to it

 

[nuklbstr83]

Can someone tell me exactly what the adjustable looking pipe wrenches are. I seen em before but I'm curious as what they actually are. Look very beastly

i own the snap on ones, they work good and haven't failed me yet. they are actually rebranded Bahco's.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E4KXDU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Cool waterloo box. Is that a HF cart with a snap on emblem I see in the foreground?



Yea, have one ball bearing box. The pull force difference is quite a bit different compared to the smooth, well loaded friction slide box. Sometimes it is a one hand brace the box, other hand pull the drawer type of deal.



That is a really slick and clean looking setup between the orange, butcher block and the hutch.

I have all the harbor freight boxes..56", 44"', and that cart. All received snap on name plates. No particular reason for doing it. I just wanted to see how they looked and if a special name plate makes a difference in appearance...my conclusion it does. People either think it's stupid and a waste of money or others think it's cool and the easiest way to get a snap on box without forking over the kids.....all my boxes are in this thread somewhere

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Love the set up, more pics looking forward to it

As soon as spring comes and I retrieve my Vette I will take more pics. We owned a Sunoco station for years (formerly arco) and my dad has a great collection of tools. Unfortunately he's in CT and I am in RI 2 hrs away.

 

[Challenger_2MBT]

I bought them mostly because they are highly recommended here. Big surprise right? They have worked very well on the large water connection couplings on the diesel locomotives I work on. Also for gripping frozen fasteners after being heated with an oxyacetylene torch. A little clumsy for some tasks. But highly recommend.

 

[Ohmthis]

Here are some of my boxes. First is a set I just acquired. Top is a KRA-62A built in 86, bottom is KR-655B built in 88.

 

[Ohmthis]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but my ipad will only let me load pic at a time. This is my main box. It's an older husky 41" (same as the older Mac economizer) with a craftsman and hf side boxes, with a craftsman chest and intermediate.

 

[Ohmthis]

This is my old work box that I don't need at my current job. It's my sons now, he's five and knows almost what everything is and how to use them.

 

[jfcasey]

Here's the rest of mine... Sorry for the upside down pics. It's not the craziest here but it makes me money.

 

[youngridge]

Anyone have the masterforce brand from menards?

 

[Tech89]

Anyone have the masterforce brand from menards?

I had one for 6 or 7 (I think?) years in two different shops I worked at before my Matco. I got the biggest one that Menards carried at the time. Which was the 40 inch. Before they changed the drawer locking style and the key style. I overloaded it with tools and it still didn't want to give out. It was a great box. I just outgrew it. My dad bought it just after I started at the dealership as a "good job" and birthday present. I believe at that time it was on sale for $279.99 or something close to that (he offered to buy the top and bottom, but I was grateful and told him just the bottom would be great. I could buy the top myself) the Matco guy gave me $3000 trade in on it for my current box. It still looked pretty new. I'd buy another for the garage at the house.

-Pat

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[youngridge]

I had one for 6 or 7 (I think?) years in two different shops I worked at before my Matco. I got the biggest one that Menards carried at the time. Which was the 40 inch. Before they changed the drawer locking style and the key style. I overloaded it with tools and it still didn't want to give out. It was a great box. I just outgrew it. My dad bought it just after I started at the dealership as a "good job" and birthday present. I believe at that time it was on sale for $279.99 or something close to that (he offered to buy the top and bottom, but I was grateful and told him just the bottom would be great. I could buy the top myself) the Matco guy gave me $3000 trade in on it for my current box. It still looked pretty new. I'd buy another for the garage at the house.

-Pat

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he gave you the 3000 just for the masterforce box

 

[youngridge]

Oh and thanks for the info!!!

 

[Evan(CA)]

I had one for 6 or 7 (I think?) years in two different shops I worked at before my Matco. I got the biggest one that Menards carried at the time. Which was the 40 inch. Before they changed the drawer locking style and the key style. I overloaded it with tools and it still didn't want to give out. It was a great box. I just outgrew it. My dad bought it just after I started at the dealership as a "good job" and birthday present. I believe at that time it was on sale for $279.99 or something close to that (he offered to buy the top and bottom, but I was grateful and told him just the bottom would be great. I could buy the top myself) the Matco guy gave me $3000 trade in on it for my current box. It still looked pretty new. I'd buy another for the garage at the house.

-Pat

sent from somewhere in Minnesota...

No more beating around the bush, we want details. Break down the Matco deal prices for us.

 

[HeavyMetalMasterTech]

Anyone have the masterforce brand from menards?

I do, and I love it...will take pics monday when I go to work...

 

[Tech89]

No more beating around the bush, we want details. Break down the Matco deal prices for us.

$3000 for trade in + 40% off the Matco box which was already at a reduced price +$750 worth of tools. Like I said deal that I'd never find again probably.

-Pat

sent from somewhere in Minnesota...

 

[Tech89]

he gave you the 3000 just for the masterforce box

Yeah, like I said it was all trade in though. Gave me a good price on my new toolbox though in the end though.

-Pat

sent from somewhere in Minnesota...

 

[Evan(CA)]

$3000 for trade in + 40% off the Matco box which was already at a reduced price +$750 worth of tools. Like I said deal that I'd never find again probably.

-Pat

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You did it again! How much cash out of pocket did it cost you?

The box lists at 12.5k. What was the reduced price? Was the 40% applied before or after the 3k credit?

 

[Tech89]

You did it again! How much cash out of pocket did it cost you?

The box lists at 12.5k. What was the reduced price? Was the 40% applied before or after the 3k credit?

Alright alright. It cost me almost 6k. It was 30%, not 40%. Yes a small investment, but if I'm gonna do this for the majority of my lifetime it'll be worth it and hopefully I can pass it on when I'm gone.

-Pat

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[MattPersman]

I have all the harbor freight boxes..56", 44"', and that cart. All received snap on name plates. No particular reason for doing it. I just wanted to see how they looked and if a special name plate makes a difference in appearance...my conclusion it does. People either think it's stupid and a waste of money or others think it's cool and the easiest way to get a snap on box without forking over the kids.....all my boxes are in this thread somewhere

But it's not a snap on box it's just a snap on badge.

 

[mikefromme]

 

[jakemac]

^^^^^ I think we just found Harbor Freights best friend ^^^^^^

 

[dunn1wrench]

What types of lifts are they,what is dealership????

 

[alpinewhite]

Mind if I ask why you went with 2 7-drawer side cabinets instead of another 44"? A 44" is cheaper than two 7-drawer side cabinets. Space?

 

[Hpozzuoli]

But it's not a snap on box it's just a snap on badge.

Isn't that what I said? I know i am really desecrating the snap on name, but I really don't care.

 

[mikefromme]

Mind if I ask why you went with 2 7-drawer side cabinets instead of another 44"? A 44" is cheaper than two 7-drawer side cabinets. Space?

Space would have been tight - would have covered up a light switch. But I mostly wanted the cabinets to all be locked together; the two 7 drawer side cabs allow me to bolt the three rollers together.